Isabella Streicher, Milan 2007, 16 ⅛”

About the instrument:

Isabella Streicher born Munich 1973, attended Civica Scuola di Liuteria in Milan studying under the tuition of Maestro Luca Primon. Streicher won first prize in the Baveno competition in 1997 and now lives in Trento, Italy.

An exceptional instrument made of superb quality woods, very fine craftsmanship.

The viola back, length 408mm, is in one piece of quarter-sawn maple with a strong curl of narrow width; the ribs, scroll and neck of similar wood. The front is of fine grain spruce and the varnish of a light golden-brown colour.

Condition:

In excellent condition.

How does it sound?

An excellent viola with a full tone, dynamic range and sophistication.

Measurements

Upper Bout: 7 9/16″
Middle Bout: 5 3/8″
Lower Bout: 9 1/2″

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